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Much like the holidays that preceded it in 2020, Thanksgiving figures to be different this year. An ongoing pandemic has changed the way much of the world lives their lives, including how holidays are celebrated.
The University of Wyoming lists Grant Sloan of Kearney on its President’s Honor Roll for achieving a 4.0 GPA.
Katherine Rhodus of Liberty was named on the University of Alabama President’s List for achieving a 4.0 GPA
Camden Lethcoe of Smithville was named on the University of Alabama President’s List for achieving a 4.0 GPA.
LIBERTY — According to a letter sent to parents by Liberty High School principal April Adams, one classroom was temporarily closed due to multiple coronavirus exposures.
KEARNEY — Kearney police officer Alan Hale was charged in Clinton County with two counts of felony sodomy or attempted sodomy and one count of sexual misconduct or an attempt involving a child less than 15 years of age, according to court records.
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KEARNEY — The Kearney Chamber of Commerce will host an after-hours, business networking event from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at Stables Grill, 627 W. Missouri Highway 92.
(The Center Square) – So here it is nearly two weeks past Election Day and the 2020 presidential race remains undetermined.
HOLT — Due to limited staff availability related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Holt City Hall has changed its office hours this fall.
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Gov. Mike Parson visits AA Farmers Market Coop and A Meal That Counts in downtown Smithville to thank owners Ken Perdue, left, and Jamie Dodrill, right, for creating a business that encourages meal security and supports local farmers. "This might be the best day of my life," Dodrill said.
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Logan Wilkin, owner of Wilkin Custom Finishes in Smithville, begins work on a Patrick Mahomes mural Thursday, Oct. 22 to demonstrate support for the Kansas City Chiefs on his storefront.
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KEARNEY — The Kearney Chamber of Commerce will host an after-hours, business networking event from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at Stables Grill, 627 W. Missouri Highway 92.
Gov. Mike Parson visits AA Farmers Market Coop and A Meal That Counts in downtown Smithville to thank owners Ken Perdue, left, and Jamie Dodrill, right, for creating a business that encourages meal security and supports local farmers. "This might be the best day of my life," Dodrill said.
Sean Roberts
Northwest Editor
Logan Wilkin, owner of Wilkin Custom Finishes in Smithville, begins work on a Patrick Mahomes mural Thursday, Oct. 22 to demonstrate support for the Kansas City Chiefs on his storefront.
Sean Roberts
Northwest Editor
SMITHVILLE — Angie Cox is celebrating her first anniversary as owner and primary travel advisor of Solasta Travel, a full-service boutique travel agency in the Northland.
Porter's Ace Hardware had a grand opening for its new location in Smithville Marketplace, 15700 Suite D along North U.S. Highway 169, Thursday, Sept. 24. Taking a new twist on ribbon cutting, this ribbon was cut using a chain saw.
Poinsettia is the nation’s most popular potted flowering plant. What makes this remarkable is that most poinsettias are sold between the week of Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, according to a release from the University of Missouri Extension.
Col. Eric Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds everyone there may be an increase in traffic over the Thanksgiving holiday. If so, drivers should remain alert to changes along their normal route. Regardless of traffic patterns, safety should remain a priority.
LIBERTY — Unfortunately, COVID-19 played havoc with schedules for contractors and installers but last week, the installation team from Cloverleaf Inc. for AB Creative brought in some of the first playground pieces to City Park, 970 Missouri Highway 291.
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LIBERTY — Mason Alexander scored 12 of his team-high 18 points over the final 5 minutes as the William Jewell men's basketball team defeated the University of Indianapolis, 70-69, on Friday, Nov. 27, on the road.
LIBERTY — The William Jewell women's basketball team rallied from down as many as 11 in the opening half to defeat Indianapolis by a final of 63-58 to open the 2020-21 season.
SMITHVILLE — Smithville football did not trail for the first 47 minutes and 28 seconds of its Missouri Class 4 state semifinals game.
SMITHVILLE — The Smithville football team looked perfect on the scoreboard of its latest dominant win as the Warriors beat Grandview 38-0 to advance to the state semifinals.
Missouri High School Volleyball Coaches Association released its all-state teams for the 2020 season and six area athletes received honors.
The Missouri High School Fastpitch Coaches Association released its all-state team selections and many area players made those lists.
Winter is fast approaching, but at least we’re no longer getting those constant election phone calls, and the endless calls about signing up for a Medicare Advantage Plan have ceased.
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with COPD a year and a half ago and have several questions. I seem to be unable to get answers from my pulmonary doctor, as he is always busy and doesn’t have a lot of time to spend with me. How fast does COPD progress? I’m 78 years old, in reasonably good hea…
The holiday season sometimes arrives with a frenetic pace. At the dawn of the holiday season, there seems to be so much to fit into a relatively short period of time, including planning celebrations and shopping. The rush often begins the Friday after Thanksgiving on a day called Black Friday.
As holidays are keeping families inside and kids are frustrated with filling time, indulging different hobbies and forms of entertainment has long been a way to stave off the cabin fever that often accompanies cold weather and spending increased time indoors.
Poinsettia is the nation’s most popular potted flowering plant. What makes this remarkable is that most poinsettias are sold between the week of Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, according to a release from the University of Missouri Extension.
KEARNEY — According to Smart Asset financial tech company, Clay County is ranked the 9th most generous county in the state. For several businesses in Kearney and Holt, they may take exception to that lower ranking and bump it on up to the top with their actions this Thanksgiving.
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